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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 737.51 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 737.51 and 338.10 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 737.51 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/737.51 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 737.51 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 249,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,350.44/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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